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U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Arizona (June 18)(Targeted News Service Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Targeted News Service Targeted News Service ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 18 -- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in Arizona. *** Firetrace USA Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 18 -- Firetrace USA, Scottsdale, Ariz., has been assigned a patent (8,459,369) developed by William A. Eckholm, Scottsdale, Ariz., and Matthew Sampson, Phoenix, for "methods and apparatus for hazard control and signaling." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A hazard control system according to various aspects of the present invention is configured to deliver a control material in response to detection of a hazard and signal a secondary hazard detection system that an event has occurred. In one embodiment, the hazard control system comprises a pressure tube having an internal pressure that is configured to leak in response to exposure to heat. The leak changes the internal pressure and generates a pneumatic signal. A valve may be coupled to the pressure tube and be configured to release the control material from a container is response to the pneumatic signal. A second valve may also be coupled to the pressure tube and be configured to provide a signal to the secondary hazard detection system in response to the pneumatic signal." The patent application was filed on Oct. 19, 2010 (12/907,872). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,459,369&OS=8,459,369&RS=8,459,369 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Arizona, Washington Inventors Develop Patent for Electronic Hand Held Ion Measurement Device and Method ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 18 -- James R. Johnson, Chandler, Ariz., and Jason R. Johnson, Spokane, Wash., have developed a patent (8,463,558) for an "electronic hand held ion measurement device and method." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A hand held ion tester includes a housing sufficiently small to be conveniently held in a human hand. A sample chamber is formed in the housing and has a sample inlet in the upper surface of the housing. An ion selective electrode is positioned in the sample chamber so as to be in liquid communication with samples positioned in the sample chamber. A key board and a display are positioned on the upper surface of the housing and a central processing unit contained within the housing is electrically coupled to the ion selective electrode, the key board and the display. The central processing unit is designed and connected to receive signals from the ion selective electrode, process the signals and display processed information on the display." The patent application was filed on Nov. 17, 2009 (12/620,355). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,463,558&OS=8,463,558&RS=8,463,558 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** NXP Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 18 -- NXP, Eindhoven, The Netherlands, has been assigned a patent (8,463,962) developed by Sharad Murari, Gilbert, Ariz., for a "MAC and PHY interface arrangement." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "According to an example embodiment of the present invention, a method is implemented for transmitting data between a Media Access Control Layer (MAC) (100) and a Physical Layer (PHY) (150) using an internal data bus for transmitting a set of internal symbols between the MAC (100) and PHY (150). A subset of internal symbols does not have a corresponding PHY symbol. An external data bus carries data symbols. An external interface (102, 118) provides command information on one or more dedicated command lines and provides the data symbols. An encoder (108, 110) encodes the provided command information into one or more of the subset of internal symbols. An internal interface (106, 107, 109, 111) transmits the one or more of the subset of internal symbols and the data symbols between the MAC (100) and PHY (150) using the internal data bus." The patent application was filed on Aug. 1, 2007 (12/377,775). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,463,962&OS=8,463,962&RS=8,463,962 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** Broadcom Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 18 -- Broadcom, Irvine, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,464,052) developed by Edward H. Frank, Atherton, Calif., Mark Buer, Gilbert, Ariz., and Jeyhan Karaoguz, Irvine, Calif., for "systems and methods for providing security to different functions." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Methods and systems are provided that use smartcards, such as subscriber identity module (SIM) cards to provide secure functions for a mobile client. One embodiment of the invention provides a mobile communication network system that includes a mobile network, a mobile terminal, a server coupled to the mobile terminal via the mobile network, and a subscriber identity module (SIM) card coupled to the mobile terminal. The SIM card includes a first key and a second key. The first key is used to authenticate an intended user of the mobile terminal to the mobile network. Upon successful authentication of the intended user to the mobile network, the mobile terminal downloads a function offered from the server through the mobile network. The second key is then used by the mobile terminal to authenticate the intended user to the downloaded function so that the intended user can utilize the function." The patent application was filed on April 29, 2011 (13/097,400). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,464,052&OS=8,464,052&RS=8,464,052 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** Endoclear Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 18 -- Endoclear, Petoskey, Mich., has been assigned a patent (8,458,844) developed by seven co-inventors for a "medical tube cleaning apparatus." The co-inventors are Brad E. Vazales, Petoskey, Mich., Arthur Bertolero, Danville, Calif., Ken Watson, Milwaukee, James M. Gracy, Harbor Springs, Mich., Clifton P. Colwell, Peoria, Ariz., Craig B. Berky, Milford, Ohio, and Alan Davidner, Claremont, Calif. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Systems, devices, and methods are disclosed for the cleaning of an endotracheal tube while a patient is being supported by a ventilator connected to the endotracheal tube for the purpose of increasing the available space for airflow or to prevent the build up of materials that may constrict airflow or be a potential nidus for infection. In one embodiment, a mechanically-actuated endotracheal tube cleaning device is configured to removably receive a visualization member to provide cleaning of the endotracheal tube under direct visualization." The patent application was filed on Aug. 4, 2010 (12/850,476). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,458,844&OS=8,458,844&RS=8,458,844 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** Fujitsu Semiconductor Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 18 -- Fujitsu Semiconductor, Yokohama-shi, Japan., has been assigned a patent (8,463,206) developed by four co-inventors for a "system and method for preserving input impedance of a current-mode circuit." The co-inventors are Chuanzhao Yu, Chandler, Ariz., Omid Oliaei, Tempe, Ariz., David Newman, Tempe, Ariz., and Michael L. Gomez, Tempe, Ariz. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "In accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure, a circuit comprises an input node configured to receive a current-mode input signal and an input stage that includes an input device communicatively coupled to the input node. The input device is configured to receive the input signal at the input node. The circuit additionally comprises bias circuitry communicatively coupled to the input stage and configured to provide a bias current for the input device. The bias circuitry is also configured to remove at least a portion of the bias current from the input signal through a feedback loop associated with the input node such that the input signal is received by the input device with at least a portion of the bias current removed. The circuit further comprises an output stage communicatively coupled to the input stage and configured to output a current-mode output signal based on the input signal." The patent application was filed on Aug. 11, 2011 (13/207,672). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,463,206&OS=8,463,206&RS=8,463,206 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** Arizona Inventor Develops Patent for Tie Beam Formation Apparatus and Method ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 18 -- John Powers Jr., Phoenix, has developed a patent (8,458,973) for a "tie beam formation apparatus and method." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Tie beam formation apparatus includes parallel opposed sidewalls defining a channel constructed to receive concrete for the formation of a tie beam. The sidewalls are disposed to become a fixed part of the tie beam. The apparatus further includes mounting structure attached to the sidewalls for holding the sidewalls in the channel defining position. The mounting structure is designed to hold the sidewalls on an upper surface of a block wall and to engage the sidewalls with the block wall at regular intervals. The mounting structure is further designed to allow a flow of concrete into openings in the block wall at spaced apart regular intervals." The patent application was filed on Oct. 16, 2003 (10/687,197). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=84,58,973.PN.&OS=PN/84,58,973&RS=PN/84,58,973 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Arizona Inventor Develops Patent for Multi-stage Direct Evaporation Cooling System and Method ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 18 -- Melvin E. Reece, Tucson, Ariz., has developed a patent (8,459,054) for a "multi-stage direct evaporation cooling system and method." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A multi-stage evaporative cooling system and method employing direct evaporative cooling at each stage. An exhaust fan is located between stages to expel warm air and partially depressurize the vapor space. An aspect of the present disclosure also describes the application of evaporative cooling to a pet shelter." The patent application was filed on July 6, 2011 (13/177,223). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=84,59,054.PN.&OS=PN/84,59,054&RS=PN/84,59,054 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Arizona Inventor Develops Patent for Methods to Regulate Polarization and Enhance Function of Excitable Cells ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 18 -- Gholam A. Peyman, Sun City, Ariz., has developed a patent (8,460,351) for "methods to regulate polarization and enhance function of excitable cells." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Minimally invasive delivery with intercellular and/or intracellular localization of nano- and micro-particle solar cells within and among excitable biological cells to controllably regulate membrane polarization and enhance function of such cells. The cells include retinal and other excitable cells." The patent application was filed on Feb. 7, 2012 (13/367,984). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,460,351&OS=8,460,351&RS=8,460,351 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Invention Science Fund I Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 18 -- Invention Science Fund I, Bellevue, Wash., has been assigned a patent (8,460,229) developed by 12 co-inventors for "systems, devices, and methods including catheters having components that are actively controllable between transmissive and reflective states." The co-inventors are Ralph G. Dacey Jr., St. Louis, Roderick A. Hyde, Redmond, Wash., Muriel Y. Ishikawa, Livermore, Calif., Jordin T. Kare, Seattle, Eric C. Leuthardt, St. Louis, Nathan P. Myhrvold, Bellevue, Wash., Dennis J. Rivet, Chesapeake, Va., Michael A. Smith, Phoenix, Elizabeth A. Sweeney, Seattle, Clarence T. Tegreene, Bellevue, Wash., Lowell L. Wood Jr., Bellevue, Wash., and Victoria Y.H. Wood, Livermore, Calif. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Systems, devices, methods, and compositions are described for providing an actively-controllable disinfecting implantable device configured to, for example, treat or prevent an infection in a biological subject." The patent application was filed on Nov. 10, 2010 (12/927,297). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,460,229&OS=8,460,229&RS=8,460,229 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Arizona Inventor Develops Patent for De-looping Tool for an Endoscope ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 18 -- Andrew Mark Weinberg, Tucson, Ariz., has developed a patent (8,460,183) for a "de-looping tool for an endoscope." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A method and apparatus for removing loops formed during endoscopic procedures including colonoscopy and small bowel enteroscopy. The device inserted through the biopsy channel of an endoscope reversibly engages the distal portion of the biopsy channel of the endoscope. When pressure is applied to the device handle external to the endoscope, the force is transmitted to the distal end of the endoscope advances and straightens out the loop. When the device is torqued, the distal end of the engaged endoscope torques which can remove a twist in the endoscope as well. Neither procedure requires removal of a portion of the scope or loss of position which occurs with conventional methods." The patent application was filed on Nov. 12, 2009 (12/617,107). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,460,183&OS=8,460,183&RS=8,460,183 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Cognis IP Management Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 18 -- Cognis IP Management, Duesseldorf, Germany, has been assigned a patent (8,460,623) developed by Michael Virnig, Tucson, Ariz., Jack Bender, Corona de Tucson, Ariz., and Nathan C. Emmerich, Tucson, Ariz., for "methods of metal extraction using oximes." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Provided are methods using ketoximes and/or aldoximes, including 3-methyl-5-alkylsalicylaldoxime and/or 3-methyl-5-alkyl-2-hydroxyacetophenone oxime, in reagent compositions for metal extraction/isolation. One such method is of extracting a metal from a nitrate-containing aqueous solution. Another such method is of extracting a metal from an aqueous ammoniacal solution. A third method is of multi-metal extraction based on a predetermined pH." The patent application was filed on Feb. 22, 2012 (13/401,939). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8,460,623.PN.&OS=PN/8,460,623&RS=PN/8,460,623 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Tyco Electronics Services Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 18 -- Tyco Electronics Services, Switzerland, has been assigned a patent (8,462,063) developed by four co-inventors for a "metamaterial antenna arrays with radiation pattern shaping and beam switching." The co-inventors are Ajay Gummalla, Sunnyvale, Calif., Marin Stoytchev, Chandler, Ariz., Maha Achour, Encinitas, Calif., and Gregory Poilasne, El Cajon, Calif. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Apparatus, systems and techniques for using composite left and right handed (CRLH) metamaterial (MTM) structure antenna elements and arrays to provide radiation pattern shaping and beam switching." The patent application was filed on Aug. 3, 2010 (12/849,623). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8,462,063.PN.&OS=PN/8,462,063&RS=PN/8,462,063 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. For more information about Targeted News Service products and services, please contact: Myron Struck, editor, Targeted News Service LLC, Springfield, Va., 703/304-1897; [email protected]; http://targetednews.com. -1128650 (c) 2013 Targeted News Service |